St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
92%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Susan Ralph, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8510th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 64 in Wirral.
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 15 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Football, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | New Hey Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH49 5LE |
| Headteacher | Susan Ralph |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.6% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 236 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8510th of 13,686
Nationally
1212th of 2,065
In North West
27th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
21
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
New Hey Road, Wirral
Wirral, CH49 5LE
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